Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The Centre has rejected the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to begin soapstone mining near the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamoli district, citing environmental concerns. The decision was taken by the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), under the Ministry of Forests and Climate Change. The mining project was proposed…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau The ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj has brought attention to a unique spiritual figure, ‘IIT Baba’ Abhey Singh. A former aerospace engineer, Mr Singh made it to the headlines during the grand religious event. Now, his father Karan Grewal, an advocate from Jhajjar, Haryana, wants him to return home. “Our…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. In a remarkable step towards sustainable urban development, the Rudrapur Municipal Corporation (RMC) has transformed Vivekanand Park in Awas Vikas Colony into a Waste Wonder Park, drawing inspiration from Delhi’s successful model. This initiative utilizes discarded materials like damaged tyres, plastic, and glass bottles to create captivating park installations. Benches, flower…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. With just 16 days left for the much-anticipated 38th National Games, Uttarakhand is in the final stages of preparation to host the event for the first time in its history. Scheduled to commence on January 28, the National Games will witness the participation of 15,613 individuals, including 9,728 male and female…
Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau. Desertion cases in Uttarakhand are on the rise, with the state capital Dehradun reporting the highest number of women beneficiaries under the desertion pension scheme, as per data from the Social Welfare Department. A total of 7,454 women across the state are availing the scheme, with Dehradun alone accounting for 1,159…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau BLK-Max Hospital Launches Joint Replacement OPD Services in partnership with Bathla Hospital & Maternity Centre, Rudrapur Rudrapur, BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi, launched their first Joint Replacement OPD services in partnership with the city-based Bathla Hospital & Maternity Centre at Rudrapur. The OPD services were launched in the presence of…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau At least 10 people have been injured in a mass shooting outside a nightclub in New York’s Queens on Wednesday night. The shooting reportedly took place around 11:20 pm near the Amazura nightclub. The New York Police Department (NYPD) said none of the victims are in a critical condition and all…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau (Bageshwar): A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday evening when a car carrying four friends, who had gone to Badiyakot to celebrate the New Year, fell into the Pindar River. The accident claimed the lives of three individuals, while one woman remains missing. The incident happened near the remote village of Tik…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. A significant meeting was organized by Nagar Nigam Rudrapur to promote animal welfare in Uttarakhand. The discussion focused on guidelines and measures for managing stray dog feeding points and ensuring the protection of cows. Chief Veterinary Officer Ashutosh Joshi elaborated on animal welfare laws and regulations, emphasizing the necessity of adopting…
Himalaya Harbinger, Rudrapur Bureau. The headquarters of Udham Singh Nagar district, Rudrapur, has been grappling with severe waterlogging issues for decades, as its drainage system remains undeveloped despite repeated promises by public representatives. The growing population, now exceeding three lakhs across 40 municipal wards, continues to suffer from waterlogged streets and homes during monsoons. The…